Well, it’s that time again. An old year has ended and new one is about to begin. But first, we must survive the annual New Year’s Eve celebration on December…
Category: Vintage Life
Vintage Life Posts
Raise giant frogs? Why not. According to the ad, it’s a new industry with a high demand for giant frogs. And, it’s pleasant outdoor work. All you need is a…
This letter, written by a young girl in 1953, is a quaint reminder of how big the future really is and how our imaginations grow to meet those expectations. A…
Merry Kodachrome Christmas! It’s a bright shiny day! And you’ve got all day to play! Thank you Kodachrome … Thanks for visiting!
I’m dreaming of a White Christmas Fruitcake. Just like the ones I used to know. May your days be merry and bright, and may all your fruitcakes be white. We’re…
Remember, play well with others and be cooperative. And, don’t be a don’t bee…be a do bee! A vintage kindergarten classic in a retro distressed finish. Only Available At The EricHatheway.com Online…
This is a small sampling of some atomic energy toys that were available in the 1950s when Americans were fascinated with the possibilities of atomic energy. That fascination has since…
Here’s a festive holiday dessert just made to please all your family and friends! It’s not only holiday pudding but it’s steamed holiday pudding. The problem is, it suspiciously looks…
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and simply “Santa”, is a figure with legendary, historical and folkloric aspects who, in many western cultures, is said…
Who’s that climbing on your roof? Why it’s faithful old St. Nick himself! Life-size; constructed of brilliantly colored weather resistant paperboard material. Illuminated by 8 outdoor electric lights. 3′ x…
The most wonderful time of the year is also the time for what is arguably the most awful food of the year – the fruit cake. Tonight Show host Johnny…
The Polaris Nuclear Submarine is over 7 feet long, seats 2 kids and has controls that work. The rockets fire and you can see your target with a real periscope.…
Stop poverty from stealing the potential of our Extra-Terrestrials. More than a dozen aliens live on less than a dollar a day with no internet access. These “visiting” alien children…
‘Tis the season to make awfully festive food for friends and family. You’ll need butter, miniature marshmallows, Cheerios cereal, green food coloring, vanilla and gumdrops. Then, heat up the butter…
Gumby is that famous green claymation character created and modeled by Art Clokey, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 89. Gumby appeared in a total of 233…
Give yourself a daily spanking to reduce those fleshy spots on your hips, thighs, calves, and arms. Spank and repeat until desired results are achieved.
Here’s a space shopper! We can’t hear him because in space, no one can hear you shop. Also, it seems that a space diet consists mainly of tomato based products,…
A tropical hamburger that doesn’t look quite like a hamburger. But hey, it’s tropical, which means it’s exotic right? Serve with some fresh vegetable sticks and pickles. Mmmm mmmm good!…
And I thought you were an artist or something …. Take heed though … We are everywhere.
Great ways with ground meat! Who doesn’t love to find a piece of beautiful and tasty cauliflower in the center of their meatloaf? This savory meatloaf is shaped around a whole…
